While I understand that some family members don’t want to deal with their parents’ old cars when the time comes to create some garage space, there are some vehicles that just seem too special to kick out of safe… more»
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Forest Find: 1982 Toyota Celica GT
At what price point do you decide that a car just isn’t worth rescuing? I honestly have never been able to figure this out, as it seems like if something is cheap enough, I can find a million ways… more»
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Rare V8-Powered Roadster: 1980 Triumph TR8
The Triumph TR8 is one of those cars I still yearn to own, despite having no practical reason to own one. I even have an inside line on a desirable fuel-injected TR8, but I just can’t get myself to… more»
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Supercharged Garage Find: 1989 Honda CRX Si
Modern-day barn finds more often than not are in someone’s garage, not a rickety red barn. This 1989 Honda CRX Si is an unusual find, not only for being a modern vehicle that looks like any other dusty barn… more»
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Barn Racer: 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite
Twenty-seven is an interesting number. Not as fascinating as some, perhaps, but it is both a perfect cube– rare enough– and a number raised to itself, which is even more unusual in the broad sweep of the integers. But… more»
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Series 1 Automatic: 1971 Datsun 240Z
In some cases, finding a sports car equipped with an automatic transmission is a good thing, as it means a vehicle that would otherwise typically be abused has survived in better-than-expected condition thanks to being used as more of… more»
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One Of 700! 1982 Fiat Turbo Spider
Sometimes, what’s old is new, and that’s the case with the Fiat 124 Spider. It’s sold today, or at least as recently as 2020, but with Mazda Miata underpinnings. Years back, and in 1982, such as with today’s subject… more»
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Riviera Blue Project: 1973 BMW 2002
Bidding is downright reasonable for this 1973 BMW 2002, which is a desirable round taillight model that originally came from California. As such, the car is said to be largely dry and free from the cancerous rust that can… more»
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Ex-Factory Racer: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 427 3×2
We’ve seen owners over the years here at Barn Finds that have made some bold claims about their classic, but the one for this 1968 Corvette comes with verifying evidence. The owner claims that the vehicle is a former… more»
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Questionable Modifications: 1970 Porsche 914/6
While it can be painful to house an ugly duckling in your garage, the desirability of some models far outshines whatever temporary veneer hides their true identity. In the case of a rarity like a genuine Porsche 914/6, the… more»
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Drive It Now! 1967 Triumph TR4A
The current seller of this traditional British sports car bought it from a marque mechanic with the intent of driving it regularly, but now is selling it to build a shop. It’s listed for sale here on eBay, where… more»
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28K Original Miles: 1980 Porsche 911 Targa
A good story is almost as tempting as the car itself sometimes, and in the case of this low mileage 1980 Porsche 911 Targa, the seller spins a good yarn. He claims his father received it as a form… more»
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Garage Find: 1973 Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV
Before there were Ferraris, red meant Alfa Romeo, and boy does it look good on this 1973 2000 GTV. This Italian classic calls Wilmington, Illinois, home, and is listed here on eBay. At the time of writing the bid… more»
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390 V8 Go Package: 1968 AMC AMX
The AMX was a 2-seat GT-style muscle car built by American Motors from 1968-70. At the time, it was one of only two U.S.-built 2-seaters, the other being the more expensive Chevrolet Corvette. This ’68 edition was built for… more»
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Low Mileage Project: 1991 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo
The Z32-chassis Nissan 300ZX remains a bit of a sleeper in the class of next-generation collector cars, despite being one of the more desirable performance vehicles to emerge from the early 90s. This 1991 model is an interesting specimen,… more»
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$100 Takes It: 1978 Lotus Eclat
Is $100 a fair price for a completely rotten example of a once-desirable sports car? That’s the question in front of anyone who might be considering taking up the seller on his offer of removing this nearly junked… more»
